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Hound Dog Podcast Network by The Sportsmen's Empire

463 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 303 ratings

Welcome to the Hound Dog Podcast Network brought to you by the Sportsmen's Empire. This channel is dedicated to those who love hunting with hounds. Whether you are a weekend coon hunter, competitive coon hunter, breeder, retrievers, or predator hunting dangerous game, we have something that will keep you attention. Stay tuned for more information!

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Episodes

Recovering from a Wolf Attack

March 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

New houndsman Aaron Kelly of Missoula, Montana joins Heath on this episode of The Journey. Aaron had the itch for a new adventure. As a life long hunter, he decided to research and work towards accomplishing the goal of being a houndsman. After building a pack of older dogs and training puppies, Aaron saw early success and was enjoying his journey, only to see his work and investment demolished by wolves. Aaron talks about the fateful day and the emotional impacts it had on him. He questione...

The Bucket List Hunt

March 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

Whether you are looking for an outfitter, you have your own hounds and are traveling west to take a shot at treeing mountain lions or you are an outfitter these are things you need to know for what many consider “A Bucket List Hunt”. Cleave Dwire returns to the Houndsman XP Podcast with valuable tips and pointers for you. You work hard for your money. You deserve to be treated right and you are hiring an outfitter for his knowledge and skill to assist you in fulfilling your dreams. This epi...

Raccoon Killing Contests

March 03, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Raccoon killing contests have the hound hunting community in an uproar. Social media has been on fire since late winter decrying the slaughter of raccoons by coonhunters.  On this week's THE TRUTH, Josh is joined by fellow houndsman and Turkeys For Tomorrow board member Dan Braman.  Josh and Dan sit down and talk about the recent controversy regarding predator contests in the Midwest involving Raccoon, and the reasoning behind it.  Dan not only talks about T4T’s purpose behind sponsoring th...

How are Those Pups Doing?

March 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Teach, Train and Learn every week on The Journey on the Houndsman XP Network.  On this episode of The Journey, Heath features another installment on the progress of litter of pups that were whelped in 2022. Forest Redd and Wesley Woodyard join Heath for discussion to reach the 2022 bear season and the progress the pups have made so far.They talk about the good the bad and the ugly.  Listeners will get a full breakdown from professional trainer Heath Hyatt and his buddies to discuss the tra...

Yes, Karen, I Tie my Dogs Out

February 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Everybody has nosey neighbors. Everybody has delivery drivers coming in their driveway. Tethering laws are constantly being introduced nationwide from the local level to the federal level. Are you prepared to defend the practice of tethering your dogs at home? In this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris and Chad break down the benefits of tying hounds as a preferred housing system.  Listeners will get: tips and strategies to safely secure hunting dogs The reasons why hunting dogs s...

Hounds from the Hardwoods to Hollywood

February 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

Some people spend their whole lives wondering if they ever made a difference in the world. Brian Calvert does not have that problem.  On this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast Chris is joined by Brian Calvert and his better known and world famous Bluetick Dixie the Praying Dog. After a series of tragedies in his life Brian developed a plan to make a positive impact on the world.  His plan included getting a Bluetick puppy, Dixie, to use as a multi purpose hound. He had plans to track some...

The Brain Game

February 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Heath catches back up with Jason Carter from Merrymeeting Kenneland author for Project Upland. Jason is a NAVHDA judge, NADKC member, director of youth development, secretary of NAVHDA’s youth committee, clinic leader and trainer at Merrymeeting Kennels. Heath and Jason go over several articles Jason has written for Project Upland. They start with having a plan when training dogs, to food reward. They finish off with five different mental states of your dog and how it affects your training. ...

This is Fair Chase

February 20, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Seth Hall HXP Team member and Co-host of his own podcast, All Mixed Up, joins Chris in this continued discussion about fair chase, the importance of defining who we are as houndsmen and being able to rise to the occasion when challenged.  In this episode listeners will pick up talking points to talk about: Why we hunt Why hunting with hounds is relevant Why hunting with sight hounds is a noble pursuit Why houndsmen must equip themselves for the hard conversations Why we can’t allow non...

The Truth: Puppies to Winners with Bobby Merchant

February 17, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

On this episode of The Truth Josh sits down with good friend and long time houndsman Bobby Merchant.  Bobby is well known in coonhunting circles for his ability to raise and train coonhounds. Bobby raises and trains the same puppies that he competes with at the highest levels.  Josh and Bobby come in after a little hunting to have great conversation about Bobby’s techniques and philosophies about training young coonhounds. We can all learn a thing or two from an every day working man that l...

The Journey with Janis Putelis

February 15, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB

Janis Putelis is one of the most recognizable names in hunting today. An accomplished hunter of hooved game on the North American Continent, Janis is well known through his work with MeatEater. Why would he want to transition his hunting style and a large portion of his life to include hunting with hounds? Listeners will get the full story on The Journey on the Houndsman XP Network. In this episode listeners will hear the insights from Janis and the path he has chosen for his journey. Where...

Ode to a Houndsman- Larry Anderson

February 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 100 MB

Larry Anderson  Born: 03-22-1975 Died: 02-07-23 This podcast is dedicated to Larry Anderson, my friend.  Larry had more people that considered him their best friend than anyone I know. I know I am not the only one that called him that. What does that say about a person?  Friend seems like such an understatement for the relationship I had with Larry. It was more like a kindred spirit type thing. Larry and I had some great times in a relatively short period. We hunted together, we traveled...

Bootleather, Bird Dogs, and Badlands

February 10, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MB

Chad and Seth have a fun chat recapping their recent success hunting while moving into Chad’s recent trip to central New Mexico to hunt birds with his great friend Tyler Sladen. While Chad was there he interviewed Tyler to hear his awesome adventures travelling across the lower 48 to hunt every species of upland bird available in this vast and beautiful country. Get ready to learn a lot, the fun is going to burst up like a covey of quail! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for...

The Journey: Hund, Dog, Hound: It’s Our History

February 08, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Craig Koshyk is a photographer, writer, hunter, and historian of hunting dogs. His podcast and magazine; Hunting Dog Confidential is heralded as a top resource for hunting dog enthusiast who want to know what lies beneath the surface of these great breeds we hunt.  Heath and Craig take a deep dive into the history of our hounds, where they came from, how they got their names and how they were bred. Listeners will be drawn in to the conversation as Craig lays out how the hounds came to North...

Colder than a Well Diggers…in Cody Wyoming

February 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Chris and fellow Houndsmen descend on Cody, Wyoming for a cold day to support a premier conservation organization, The American Bear Foundation for their second annual bear banquet. Joe Kondelis, the President of The American Bear Foundation joins Chris for a recap of an awesome weekend where tens of thousands of dollars were raised to support bears and bear hunting in North America. They recap the banquet, the prizes given out, the kids that received lifetime conservation stamps, where the...

The Truth: Deer Dogs, Coonhounds and Honey Buns

February 03, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

Join us this week as Josh has the pleasure of sitting down with long time South Carolina Houndsman Mr Steven Green.  Josh and Steven discuss the unique hound culture in the state, from deer dogs to tree dogs, his upbringing and history in the sport from both the pleasure hunting and competition hunting circuit.  This is a conversation that dives deep into Southern Hound culture, as well as other topics ranging from the future of the sport, raising kids in the outdoors, and most importantly, ...

The Principles of Training with Jerry Bradshaw

February 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Jerry Bradshaw joins Heath Hyatt for this episode of the Journey on the Hounds XP Podcast Network.  Jerry Bradshaw is a professional K9 trainer and owns Tarheel K9 in Sanford, NC. Jerry has written a book titled, Controlled Aggression and has his own podcast. With over two decades of experience training, police, military and service dogs for the public, Jerry has a down to earth approach for training dogs.  Heath and Jerry talk training philosophies and how those training philosophies tran...

Point Blank: Hot Topics

January 30, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

The Houndsman XP Team comes together to dive in deeper and discuss the finer points of the hottest topics of the day. On this episode, Chris, Heath and Chad come together to give their opinions, unapologetically and in Point Blank fashion. Chad shows up malnourished and wearing a tag cuff beanie to preserve the sparse energy he has left after three days of “business” that involved a lot of hunting, game birds, bird dogs, long dogs and falcons. Heath and Chris recap their recent trip to the...

AMA Friday: January with Shorty Gorham

January 27, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MB

Ask Me Anything Friday January Edition featuring Chris Powell and Shorty Gorham hosting. Special Guests: -The Paranormal Crew from the Houndstooth Podcast Network -Derek Tormenen of Outer Agenda Graphic Design -Hare Brain Seth Hall You submit the questions and we find the answers. -Does pad color determine foot toughness -Do Tuff and Chris communicate telepathically -Who are you fighting naked -What dog do you want with you after the Zombie Apocalypse And more… Check out the Sport...

Mantracker Goes Bear Hunting

January 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Jeff Shetler is world renowned as a professional man tracker and tracking dog expert. Jeff is a retired police officer, former FBI Hostage Rescue Teams K9 Assistance Program. He has written numerous books pertaining to scent, scenting dogs and the applications of dogs in tracking.  On this episode of The Journey, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network,  Heath catches up Jeff after Jeff and his family spend three days in the mountains of Virginia chasing bear with Heath and the guys. They recap...

Doug (Carl) Boykin: Six Decades with Hounds

January 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Most people in the lion hunting world will recognize the name Doug Boykin. You know him on Facebook as Carl Boykin and his Instagram account is @azhuntingguide. Doug and his family are native to the state of Wyoming and now living in Arizona. Doug has been a professional out fitter and lion hunter for decades. Doug is most noted for his story telling of epic hunting stories with friends and family. Chris is drawn in to the tales of catching lions in the dirt to deep snow, as only Doug can t...

The Truth: A tough place to Win

January 20, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

Imagine a cast of coonhounds that have won trucks, world hunts in both major registries, and enough money to buy a small island…..and now imagine it’s at a local FFA big coon contest. That’s what you may get if you go to the golden triangle area of northeast Oklahoma, southwest Missouri, and southeast KS.  It is bar none, the hardest place to win a local hunt in the world, and what makes it so is a unique story in itself.  On this episode of The Truth, Josh sits down with good friend and hu...

The Journey: A Coonhunter’s Perspective of Big Game Hunting

January 18, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Bryce Matthew is a dedicated coonhunter from Indiana. He placed in the top 10 of the UKC Coonhound World Championship in 2022. He has been instrumental in the revival of the Hoosier Tree Dog Alliance, serving as the president. He is well respected in the coonhound world and is crowd favorite due to his winning personality and attitude.  After a week down in Virginia chasing black bear, Heath catches up with good friend Bryce Matthews. Heath and Bryce have spent weeks together over the past ...

GPS and Fair Chase

January 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

The Boone and Crockett Club originated the term “Fair Chase”. TL Jones a third generation bear hunter wrote an epic piece about fair chase and how it applies to hounds and houndsmen. The anti hunters and many in the hunting community call the use of hounds unfair, too easy and a lazy way to hunt. Justin Spring of the Boone and Crockett Club joins the podcast. Chris and Justin discuss a brief history of B&C, its purpose and function in historical and modern day wildlife management. The topic...

Great Times at NAFA

January 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Chad takes us to the great state of Texas to recount his good times at a NAFA meeting to fly birds and run dogs with other aerial hunters and their teams of dogs. Chad interviews many of these hunters about their dog/bird teams as well as has a very fun and exciting chat with Seth about the many incredible ways that these amazing winged predators can be used in service of man. Birds of a feather, in fact, catch game together! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more awesome...

So, There I Was, On the EDGE

January 09, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.8 MB

We’ve all heard the epic “There I was Story”. Heath Hyatt goes in depth on his 2023 big bear catch. All the details, drama, adversity and victory captured in this epic battle for the natural struggle of survival kick off this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. This part alone is worth the listen. In order to get to the places and have epic stories to tell, Chris and Heath breakdown their personal gear. From the ground up they talk about all of their gear from clothing to firearms to packs...

The Truth - Scott Engle

January 06, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MB

Scott Engle is one of the most prolific winners and best known handlers in the competition world of our time. He has multiple championships and high level earnings to his credit and has owned and handled the most well known hounds in recent history, if not all time.  Josh Michaelis, host of The Truth on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, catches up with Scott on location at the Pro Sport Truck Hunt in Good Springs, AL for this one on one interview. Scott opens up about his introduction to h...

Hard Decision in Breeding w/ Jason Carter

January 04, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.8 MB

Jason Carter is the owner and operator of Merry Meeting Kennels, professional trainer, author for Project Upland and a teacher. He fits perfectly into our theme on The Journey: teach, train and learn. The Journey, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, is all about bettering the hounds we hunt. That starts with the decision to breed and the crosses we make. Jason recently wrote an article about making the hard decision on not breeding your dog. When you cherish the hounds you run and want to ...

Bears Gone Wild with Brad Luttrell

January 02, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.8 MB

For the new comers bear hunting with hounds comes with a lot of unknowns and questions. What gear to take, what to expect, how do hounds operate, what do Houndsmen do, and the list goes on. Brad Luttrell, CEO of Go Wild, joins Chris to recap a bear hunt that he and Derek Towles took with Heath Hyatt and the crew in Virginia. Brad dives into the full details from gear failures to an all day pack out after the bear was down. He describes the feeling of abandonment when the hunters had to roun...

Houndsman XP From the Vault: Basics of Scent and the Scenting Hound

December 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 69 MB

Sit down with Chris, one on one. No guests, no distractions, just plain talk about Scent and  how your hound uses its nose.   Chris covers the importance and the urgency to get involved in your local, state and national  hound organizations before he dives into an in depth talk about the very basics of your hounds  nose. Chris talks about scent, what it really is and how your hound uses its nose to trigger  deep instinctive behaviors.  This episode will get you started on the path to being...

Houndsman XP: From the Vault - Three World Championships from One Family: Ed and Scott Bates

December 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 73 MB

Ed Bates entered his first competition coonhunt in 1953. He has won two world championship, has numerous dogs that have earned their spots in the Hall of Fame, won national championships and has owned the. Most iconic dogs in the history of coonhounds and the English Coonhound breed.  Scott has won one World Championship, competed at every level and has walked among the giants his entire life. Scott loves to compete with a line of English dogs with a rich history. You will hear about his li...

Houndsman XP: From the Vault - Caring for Hounds on a Budget Part 2

December 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 90 MB

We left you hanging but, the wait is over! Chris and Shorty catch up and talk about how to care for your hound and other hunting critters on a budget. The economy is in the tank, gas prices outrageous and dog food is expensive.  Shorty runs through a list of antibiotics, the types their uses and where to get them. Chris and Shorty have been caring for hounds for decades and have found sources for antibiotics that may not be labeled for hounds but they contain the same ingredients. DISCLAI...

Houndsman XP: From the Vault - World Champion Bull Rider to World Class Lion Hunter - Kody Lohstroh

December 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.9 MB

PBR World Champion Bull Rider Kody Lohstroh joins Chris and Shorty for this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Kody has been hunting his entire life. His professional bull riding career kept him busy, consuming a large amount of his time and mental focus to rise to the top of the sports world. However, he never lost his spark and passion to hunt.  Hunting is a life sport. When we train our children and mentor young people into the hunting culture we train them for a lifestyle for a lifeti...

Houndsman XP: From the Vault - The Journey: Adding Years to your Dog’s Performance

December 21, 2022 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Do you use supplements for your hounds joints? While in Orlando, Heath sits down with the Co-owner, Olivier Morin, of 1-TDC and talks about how oral and joint care can add years to your hounds performance. Olivier goes over how dental care boosts the dogs overall health. He explains how 1- TDC works and all the different uses for it and how it differs from other oral and joint supplements. There is a surprise use that may put your hounds back in the field faster than other products. Olivier...

I Shook Hands with the HSUS

December 19, 2022 10:00 - 2 hours - 112 MB

Have you ever had an in depth conversation with a high level executive from an animal rights organization? Do you really know what is going on in executive board rooms? Do you wonder what the real strategies are?  Meet John Bolin. John is a career law enforcement officer that went to work for one of the most recognizable animal rights organizations in the world. He sat in executive board meetings, he read company email, he saw sensitive and secret documents. He saw the evil from within.  A...

The Groveton Express

December 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 80 MB

Seth hits the road for another Houndsman XP adventure, this time in the dense thickets of East Texas! Seth regales us with the exciting stories and unforgettable dog work he witnessed with Dustin Machado and Danny Butts of Southern Trackers of TX recovering wounded whitetail for hunters in East Texas. This is a high energy episode with Seth’s passion and excitement of full display. Join us! It’s time to go recover some deer! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for more awesome ...

The Winning Team Pays $500k

December 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

The Houndsman XP Podcast and Sportsmen’s Alliance is recruiting you to the winning team and giving you a chance to win $500,000 in cash and prizes. Brian Dowler with the Sportsmen’s Alliance joins Chris to discuss this exciting offer and how you can be a part of a team that is dedicated to not just fighting the animal extremists but fighting with a WINNING STRATEGY. Brian breaks down his recent black bear hunt in Maine with some hard going Houndsmen. Chris and Brian discuss the recent attac...

Mother in Law Gift Ideas

December 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Looking for gift ideas to avoid getting that ugly Christmas sweater from your mother in law this year? Chris, Seth and Heath share their ideas for great gists for houndsmen that will fit the budget. Houndsmen are tough to buy gifts for. Our interests are so unique and gear specific, unless you drop some very good hints you end up with stuff you really never use. Houndsman XP is here to help. Have your family listen to this podcast and avoid the awkward moments and fake gratitude when you g...

When Life gives you Lemons

December 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 64 MB

The Journey is about the process of becoming better houndsmen, better hunters and better people. On this Episode of the Journey on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network, host Heath Hyatt discusses a very important topic with Brandon Mitchell of Morrell, Maine.   Do you remember how you got started? Do you remember the frustration and struggle to become consistent and successful with your hounds? Heath and Brandon cover all of this and more. Brandon discusses how he almost quit and the importance...

Bears for America; The ABF

December 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MB

Joe Kondelis, president of the American Bear Foundation (ABF) joins the Houndsman XP Podcast host, Chris Powell, to discuss black bears, bear management, bear hunting and what the ABF is working on all across the United States. Joe lives in Cody, WY and has led the organization from a regional organization, formerly known as the Western Bear Foundation, to a national organization that is creating grass roots chapters in many states. The ABF is an all encompassing conservation group that rep...

AMA Friday December

December 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MB

AMA-you submit the questions and we find the answers.  Josh Michaelis sits in with Chris for the December Addition of AMA Friday. -Can bears smell gun powder and gun oil? -Can dry ground lion dog make an eastern bear dog? -Should we mess with Mother Nature and heat cycles? -Realistic expectations for puppies and young dogs All of these questions and more are addressed in this episode of AMA Friday, only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network. www.houndsmanxp.com For more outdoor content...

North Carolina Early Bear Season in the Books!

November 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MB

Heath traveled to North Carolina to spend a few days with Brent and Doug for their early Black Bear Season. The guys already had a good few days before Heath arrived but they still had a great time and caught some nice black bear with the hounds. Brent Bunch joins Heath to recap the North Carolina season and a few of the hunts. Heath and Brent talk about the bear sizes and the difference between coastal / low land black bear and Virginia mountain bear.   As expected when houndsmen get toge...

Rusted out Mustangs to Brand New Trucks: Chris Allen and Molly

November 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Houndsman XP travels to Springboro, Ohio to hunt with Chris Allen. Bub Blackwell also makes his second appearance on the podcast as Chris Powell hosts this great conversation about coonhunting with Chris Allen and Bub. There are a couple of Chris’s in this one so pay attention. Chris Allen tells the story of his lifelong career of being a top tier coonhound handler. Chris also recounts his legendary run with Millcreek Molly. Molly sat atop the all time PKC money winner list for almost a dec...

The Journey: Deer Down, Now What?

November 23, 2022 14:47 - 1 hour - 65 MB

The Journey gets into the heart of deer season and this an episode that every deer hunter should hear. As game (deer) recovery dogs become more and more popular The Journey is giving you real information that can increase your success while deer hunting. After the shot; help the people that want to help you. Recovery is as crucial as tree stand placement, scent control and other Whitetail Deer tactics. Heath has a great conversation with Shon Butler of Longspur Tracking and Outfitting from ...

Beagles! Beagles! Beagles!

November 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Chris is joined by Allen Gingerich on this episode of the Houndsman XP Podcast. Allen makes an annual family trip to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan for a week full of chasing snowshoe hares with his beagles and brothers. Allen and Chris recap a week with the Gingerich Family for Beagle Camp 2022. Allen talks about the 2022 UKC Hunting Beagle World Championship. Listeners will get an in depth look at the dedication of the local club members as they prepare and present this premier event for...

The Truth: Deer Hunting & Community Relations

November 18, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

On this episode of The Truth, on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network Josh sits down with friend and fellow houndsman Zane Allen, as they talk everything Deer Hunting……. Wait…….what? Josh and Zane have a hound friendly conversation about getting along with those that pursue America’s most sought after big game species, and how houndsmen and women can do their part to get along with those that only seek to enjoy the outdoors as we do.  Zane is a deer hunter, houndsman, and rancher, with a uniqu...

The Journey: Work on Yourself and All the Hounds Get Better

November 16, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

On this episode of The Journey, Heath is joined by Chris Powell and Paul Frederick. Paul is a life long coonhunter, a former employee of UKC, past president and director for the iconic Flora Coonhunters Club and now serves as a pastor for a church in Laurel, Indiana. All three have served in multiple leadership positions and have studied and taught leadership at different levels in the course of their lives.  On this episode of The Journey the crew discusses the most important aspect of dev...

Point Blank: Baying the T-Rex

November 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

Just how versatile is a good bay dog? Can it bay a T-Rex? Is a jagdterrier a good hog dog? Can Seth win a debate with Chad about what dogs are best for hunting hogs? So many questions on this Point Blank episode only on the Houndsman XP Podcast Network. Chris, Chad and Seth come together to recap a great weekend in Texas. Listeners will get Chris’s opinion about hog hunting with staghound crosses and a breakdown of a great hog hunt with Rigo Garcia. The crew will recap the American Hunting ...

All Mixed Up: 3 Things You Need?!

November 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Show Notes: The Houndsman XP crew made it to Tyler, Texas for the Terrier Trials at a place called the Boar’s Nest. This episode has Seth and Chad recapping their experiences, what they thought of the competition, and the good times they had. They also bring you the current news in the hunting world and Seth debuts his interviews with the folks of the trials asking, “3 Things You Need In a Hunting Terrier?!”  You won’t want to miss it! Check out the Sportsmen's Empire Podcast Network for mo...

Moose, Bear and Brains

November 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

Heath catches up with friend and Maine guide, Mark Dufresne. Mark is a familiar voice on HoundsmanXP. They talk about rank Bull Moose, and how the hound community is a small world. Heath asks Mark about a post he made about taking in the small things while out hunting. The two discuss how things have changed their perspective about nature's wonders. Mark gets into the hunt the post was about and how the season went. They even get into improving their current hounds. It’s always a pleasure to...

How to Win; Ryan “Cowboy” Karl

November 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 87.6 MB

Ryan “Cowboy” Karl is a Texas native. His social media pages clearly state his goals “God, Family, Boxing” and it would be a safe bet to say that hounds come in next. Cowboy is a professional boxer and competes as a welterweight. He has boxed in the biggest arenas for the most prestigious titles in boxing. Ryan and Chris discuss his upbringing, his boxing career and of course, coonhunting with hounds. Ryan is one of those guys that has taken his life experiences and developed a value system...